The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-29
PREPARED FOR THE BATTLE
Clear and Concise Declaration of Prin-
ciples by Massachusetts, Republicans.
The New York Democrats Indorse Cleveland
and Hill and Again Proclaim Their Deep
and Abiding Love for the Laboring Man.

BosToN, Sept. 28-The State Republican con
rsntiou assem- bled this morning.
Chairman Burden called the convention to or
Ter, and after brief speech the usual commit
tees were appointed. The committee on organi-
,ation reported in few minutes. and Francis
W. Rockwell of Pittsfsld was made chairman.
Mr. Rockwell was greeted with great applause,
and he addressed the convention at considerable
length. At the conclusion of Mr.. Rockwells
speech, which was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause, the chairman OF the com mittee on reso-
lutions reported the following platform:
The Republicans of Massachusetts,, in conven ton
assembled submit to the people Of the Commonwealth
this declaration of the principles upon which they
confidently appeal to the intelligence and conscience
Of her citizens. ,
We believe in a protective tariff. recognizing the
benefits it brings to country by giving people
varied industries. more constant employment
and better remuneration: furnishing an incentive Tor
the full development of resources and securing
market the best in the world to own producers
We favor liberal appropriations for the recon
struction of navy for internal improvements and
for proper national aid to education also for
for disabled soldiers and sailors. To meet furSher
the question of treasury Surplus we recommend
such reduction of internal taxation as the
exigencies of the may require The time mas
for Congress carefully consider the question
of the internal revenue system and of the tariff on
sugar and the improvement of the administration OF
our customs laws especially in regard to fraudulent
undervaluations. .
We believe in an honest ballot North and South.
and that every citizen shall be allowed to vote anc
have his vote counted
We condemn the systematic suppression of the
Republican votes in the Southern States and the re-
cent unbushing election frauds in certain Northern
cities The maintenance of the purity and safety of
the ballot box always shall be cardinal Republican
principle. .;-.;,
service law of this Common wealth.
We approve of the national civil-service law
service law passed by Republican Congress and de-
mand that it be extended to other departments not
now under it's provisions While we thus approve of
the present civlservice law and demand its extern
afO tha far+f he
party has during the present national administration
demon strated that the efficacy of the law can
hostile spirit We point TO the array of shameful
disnnissals and disgraceful appointment, by the
do-sements Of the spoils machine in Maryland and
other States
by the recent Democratic convention in this State.
which shows that the Democratic party in Massachu-
setts stands with that party throughout the country
In support of the doctrine ITO the vctors belong the
spois.
age of silver the passage of national bankrupt law
and the protection of fisheries interests withous
yielding any of our international rights.
Recognizing in intern perance the most fruitful
source Of pauperism crime ETC. in politics and social
degradation affirm belief in the most thorough
restriction Of the liquor traffic and the enforcement of
law for its suppression. We approve the action OF
statut es. and demand the continued enactment of
progressive temperance measures the policy OF our
party. We also favor the submission to vote of the
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The rest of the platform deals with State mat
ters.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted,
not one dissenting voice being heard.
Mr.. Hoar then took the platform, and in a
brief address nominated Oliver Ames of Easton.
for Governor. The convention unanimously
nominated Governor Ames by reclamation.
j. O. A Bracket was nominated for Lieuten-
ant-goyernor unanimously. FL. B. Pierce was
nominated for Secretary of State. Alansor w.
Beard was chosen for State Treasurer. Charles
r. Ladd was then nominated for Auditor. A
J. Waterman was nominated for Attorney-gen-
eral after which the convention adjourned.